Place to visit
Black Rock Point light, Canada: what it is and when to go
Black Rock Point light is a lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada · Architecture
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 1,039 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.30525, -60.39162
What it is and where
Black Rock Point light is a lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Its coordinates are 46.30525, -60.39162; the nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 1,039 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Black Rock Point light is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:48
- FebBest time10:06
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:47
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:15
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:10
- DecPossible8:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Point Aconi lighthouseLighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada8.4 km
- Seal Island BridgeCanadian road bridge11 km
- Sydney Mines Fossil CentreMuseum14 km
- Low Point LighthouseLighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada21 km
- Jost House MuseumMuseum23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Architecture
- CN Tower: communications and observation tower in Toronto, Canada
- Confederation Bridge: fixed link connecting Canadian province of Prince Edward Island with the mainland, at New Brunswick
- Quebec Bridge: Saint Lawrence River crossing bridge, between Quebec City and Levis, Quebec
- Ambassador Bridge: privately owned suspension bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario
- Skylon Tower: observation tower in Niagara Falls, Canada
- Calgary Tower: observation tower in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Every Canada place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Rock Point light?
It is a lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada.
When is the best time to visit Black Rock Point light?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.
How do you get to Black Rock Point light?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 1,039 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Point Aconi lighthouse, Seal Island Bridge, Sydney Mines Fossil Centre. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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